Manufacturing Trainee (Press Operator)

Propelis; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Collide is seeking a Printing Press Operator to manage assigned printing press, producing printed products across various materials in accordance with job tickets. The role operates on the 3rd shift and emphasizes safety and accuracy in a high-demand environment.

You will perform quality checks, guide a press assistant, and document production data while adhering to procedures. The position requires teamwork and flexibility to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior print operating experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math understanding.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work autonomously.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing press to produce sheets per production order.
• Perform quality checks and maintain paperwork.
• Direct press assistant to meet production schedule.
• Operate equipment safely per safety programs and rules.
• Follow approved procedures and work instructions.
• Record data and monitor Quality Points.
• Report issues to supervisor.
• Cross-train across stations within the department.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Planning

Budgeting

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools & basic power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital and fabrication, supporting large and small brands around the world from brand creation to implementation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Printing Press Operator operates assigned printing press to produce printed product on a variety of materials using various colors as prescribed by job tickets or work orders.

Hours

3rd shift 5:30pm - 4:00am (Monday - Thursday)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces printed sheets per production order.
• Performs quality checks and maintains required paperwork.
• Directs press assistant to achieve production schedule.
• Operates assigned equipment safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules
• Performs work in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitors Quality Points at work station and records required data.
• Reports quality and production concerns and issues to supervisor.
• Cross trains on all work stations within department.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• No previous Print Operating experience required
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

About Propelis

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.TimetoCollide.com

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $18 - $20 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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